A suspect wanted for traffic violations allegedly led police on a chase through the city Saturday night.

At 9:15 p.m., officers with the Kinston Department of Public Safety attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a blue 1999 Buick LaSabre at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Gordon Street.

However, according to a KDPS incident report, the driver – Nikie Jadon Harris, 34 – took off and officers gave pursuit until eventually Harris stopped the vehicle.

The report states his passenger fled the car but wasn’t charged.

Police seized a hat, a set of keys and two mobile phones valued at $100.

Harris was charged with felony fleeing or eluding arrest with a motor vehicle and booked into the Lenoir County Detention Center under a $15,000 bond.

He’s next due in Lenoir County District Court on Jan. 13.

Wes Wolfe can be reached at 252-559-1075 and Wes.Wolfe@Kinston.com. Follow him on Twitter @WolfeReports.